It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the Lafayette Leopards (5-15, 2-7 Pat) welcome the Bucknell Bison (13-8, 7-2 Pat) to the Kirby Sports Center. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Bucknell Bison at Lafayette Leopards Betting Prediction
In the Bison’s last outing, they topped the Navy Midshipmen, 69-57. Bucknell’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Navy. The Bison had a rate of 0.293 (above their season average of 0.253), while the Midshipmen posted a mark of 0.222. Avi Toomer played well for Bucknell, putting up 14 points and six rebounds.
The Leopards fell to the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in their last contest, 93-86. Lehigh’s 14.3 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Lafayette, who had a rate of 21.1. The Mountain Hawks’ mark was better than their season average of 16.9, while the Leopards’ was above their season average of 17.0. Lukas Jarrett had a good game for Lafayette, leading the team in scoring with 17 points on 6-for-7 shooting.
It could be a difficult game for Bucknell on the offensive glass. The Bison rank 317th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.1 percent), while Lafayette ranks 76th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.3 percent).
After the Bison won both games against the Leopards last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Bucknell won 74-59. The Bison’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Leopards. Bucknell had a rate of 9.4, while Lafayette posted a mark of 22.7.
Bucknell Bison vs. Lafayette Leopards Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Bucknell, ATS Winner – Bucknell, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Bucknell ranks 51st in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while Lafayette ranks 131st in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
The Leopards rank 16th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Bison rank 74th (3.1).
Bucknell averages 15.1 assists per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. Lafayette ranks 90th in assists allowed per game (12.3).
The Leopards rank 226th in rebounds per game (33.8) while the Bison rank 247th (33.2).
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The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 0.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Leopards have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
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